APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TO DESIGN WORD EXERCISES INTEGRATING MORAL EDUCATION THEMES FOR FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2025-0080Keywords:
Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), word problem design, moral education, fifth-grade studentsAbstract
This paper investigates the application of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) principles in designing word exercises that integrate selected moral education themes for fifth-grade students. Mathematics not only fosters logical thinking but can also serve as a medium for cultivating positive moral values, particularly when word exercises are embedded in meaningful and relatable situations. The primary objective of this study is to develop a structured design process for such problems based on RME principles, while also broadening the scope of RME by incorporating moral education into mathematics instruction.
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